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Using a metal lathe safely
capnharv2 replied to jpeghiny's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Grant, I thought about that too, but the price put me off ($80-100.00US). -I saw a cheap Dial Indicator at Harbor Freight for about $15.00US. And yes, you get what you pay for. But this one seemed to have pretty good reviews, and will probably be good enough for me. It will beat using a lathe bit on the toolpost to center the chuck. Thanks, Harvey -
Looks good Steve! Harvey
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Using a metal lathe safely
capnharv2 replied to jpeghiny's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thanks Finisterre. Looks like I need to get a dial indicator. Harvey -
Using a metal lathe safely
capnharv2 replied to jpeghiny's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
My biggest problem with a 4 jaw chuck is centering the workpiece in it. Any tips? (Other than adjusting, turning by hand, more adjusting, more turning by hand, running at slow speed, more adjusting. . .) Thanks, Harvey -
Walter, Google Sketchup is a free drawing application (at least I think it's still free). You should be able to search for it. Question for others-has anybody had a problem with Sketchup crashing their computer? I downloaded it about 4-5 months ago, and could not use my computer until I took it off. I've got TurboCad V18, so I don't need Sketchup, but I'm always interested in other CAD programs. Thanks, Harvey
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Hi Murphys, It's a very good book. The period you're interested in is in chapters 2 and 3. Hope that helps. Thanks, Harvey
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Are they the ones Jay (Modeler12) has on his site: http://www.brentjes.com/Conny%20Tools.html He has some C-shaped planking clamps that seem to have the features you're looking for. Thanks, Harvey
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Dang! I wish I had seen this a couple of months ago! Great work Daniel! Harvey
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That is very impressive! Harvey
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I tried harvesting some peach, pear and apple, but I didn't use it. Mainly, my ship model wood has either given to me or I find it in cabinet shop scrap piles. The only stuff I buy is boxwood and ebony Anybody want some 1" x 6" by 6' planks of basswood? Thanks, Harvey
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Wow! You wormed your stays before serving? Does worming improve the lay of the serving? Looking A+++ as usual. Thanks Gil! Harvey
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Hi Gil, Thanks for bringing your Victory log back! She is really a beauty. And thanks for your posting on hammock netting, since I'm going to be doing that on the Constitution in the near future. I do have a couple of questions. 1) Does your netting go one piece across the bottom, or is there an inboard and outboard piece of netting? 2) I like your idea of using the annealed wire at the top of the netting. But, in the last picture, the inboard wire looks a lot thicker than the outboard wire. Is that a trick of perspective? Thanks again! Harvey
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Looks awsome Floyd! I hope to see you racing down at the pond one day soon. Harvey
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Jeff, Along with all the excellent carving articles/practicums out there, one of my favorite books is The Shipcarver's Handbook by Jay Hanna. It's written for full size carving, but it's still an excellent reference. One of these days, I need to dig my copy out and start some trail boards for our boat. Give it a try. It's not that hard, and I suspect your work will come out just fine. Thanks, Harvey
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Quite a while back I asked Bob why he chose styrene instead of, say, boxwood. He said he had a lot of carving trouble with boxwood breaking along the grain. Since plastic has no grain, he found it easier to work with. Also, boxwood would need to be painted if you wanted to match the rest of the trim. Me-I have trouble with both. Looks really good Jeff. Glad you're up to date. Another build log to follow! Thanks, Harvey
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Hi Floyd, The Friendship Sloop is complete, and photos are in the completed build gallery. I probably will do an FC log, but I'm not actively working on it, so I haven't posted anything yet. It also depends on whether I finish Flying Cloud next or start on the nebulous Agamemnon project next. They're both tempting. And I still have to decide if I'm going to rig the Connie now, later or not at all. Still looking for Pride of Baltimore 1 plans. Hope to find them by Saturday. Thanks, Harvey
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Here's a picture that I started the log with last time: Rather than model the oak fenders and wide red paint stripe at the waterline, I chose to put a smaller red waterline stripe. By this past Christmas, I had the carronades installed and rigged: Note that rope coils are missing. I'm working on them. Last month I finished the wheel (I made my own rather than use the wheel that came with the kit) I'm working on fife rails now. More pics soon. Thanks, Harvey
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This is a resurrection of my build log on the Constitution. I started about 5 years ago and have been following Bob Hunt's practicum, more or less. One thing I forgot to mention last time is that I'm not trying to recreate the Constitution to any particular period. I am trying to make her historically accurate and to scale (a challenge in itself), but making a few changes that I find more pleasing for me to look at (I would say "artistic license", but that implies something I am not). I don't know if I will rig her, or put sails on her. Time (and the other kits calling) will tell. Pics to follow when I figure it out (I attached one from 3 years ago). Please comment-especially if something looks wrong. I always have something to learn, and the more I learn-the more I learn that I don't know much. Thanks, Harvey
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What is your favorite hand tool(s)??
capnharv2 replied to Modeler12's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Ron, I'm with Jay. I've bought and used 2-3 sharpening guides and always go back to sharpening by hand. And starting with a cheap chisel to practice on is a good idea. It's really hard to permanently mess up a chisel with a sharpening stone (you may accidently dull the edge instead of sharpen it-I've done that). There's a lot of material there for resharpening. Thanks, Harvey -
What is your favorite hand tool(s)??
capnharv2 replied to Modeler12's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Favorite tools to use or tools we use everyday that we couldn't do without (at least without a lot of trouble)? For everyday tools, it's magnifying visor and hemostats. I recently bought my first hemostats, and now wonder how I survived without them. Favorite tool to use, for me, has to be a good sharp hand plane. It's hard to beat the way the shavings peel off the wood with a good plane, and I've yet to find an abrasive that will leave the wood surface nearly as nice as a freshly planed one. Of course, my dad's philosophy with us kids and tools was that the safest tool is the dullest tools you can find-that will discourage the boys from using any tools :-( I'm glad that lesson didn't stick. Thanks, Harvey -
I've always loved PT boats, and built the PT 109 as a kid. I'll be watching how yours goes together. It's looking good already :-) Thanks, Harvey
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Mark, Wonderful build! I like the changes you made to correct the kit. I had the kit, but sold it when I found out the AL model, out of the box, was ficticous. I also didn't like the scale (H.O.?) Looks great! Thanks, Harvey
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